DJ Tools

American Audio Launches VMS4 Velocity MIDI StationApr 29, 2010 Amidst a growing buzz throughout the DJ community, American Audio has announced that its long-awaited VMS4 Velocity MIDI Station, a 4-channel MIDI controller, will be available in July. Billed as the ultimate performance tool for today's working DJs, the VMS4 is an amazingly versatile piece of gear that offers 4 selectable MIDILOGT (MIDI or analog channels), so it can be used with a computer for digital DJ-ing or as a regular mixer without a computer. [ In New DJ Gear ]

Renowned British house DJ and producer, Nic Fanciulli, recently installed an Allen & Heath compact XB-14 broadcast mixer into his studio to record and broadcast his new weekly radio show, which is featured on a variety of radio stations across the globe.

EAW SB2001 Subwoofer IntroducedApr 23, 2010 EAW®, a world leader in audio system solutions, announces the launch of the SB2001 Subwoofer. The dual 21-inch cone driver represents a very noteworthy upgrade to the SB1001 in terms of output capability and low frequency extension (17% larger voice coils, 59% greater Xmax and more than double the volume of air displaced) without a significant increase in size. The stunning result is a new and more powerful workhorse that has greater impact, power handling and output capability than its celebrated brethren.[ In New DJ Gear ]

British mixer manufacturer, Allen & Heath, will be showcasing a selection of its products from the iLive digital series and its dedicated broadcast and recording mixers at the AES London in May 2010.

A highlight will be the iDR-16 3U MixRack and iLive-R72 rackmountable control surface, which together provide a space saving, lightweight digital live mixing system, bringing the same power, sonic performance and flexibility of the larger touring iLive systems to a significantly lower price point.

Beatport Releases Integrated iPhone APPApr 15, 2010 Beatport announces the new Beatport iPhone application designed for DJs and fans of dance music on the go. The application delivers seamless integration with the customized features of beatport.com, allowing users to browse, and playback music on the go. The new app is available for free via the iTunes app store. [ In The MP3 DJ ]

American DJ’s Versatile Profile Panel RGBApr 6, 2010 No lighting toolchest should be without the new compact, versatile Profile Panel RGB color panel from American DJ. A multi-use high-output indoor LED color-changing panel, the Profile Panel RGB casts smooth color washes to create the perfect mood at nightclubs, theaters, weddings and special events. Then, when the evening heats up, this “two-effects-in-one” panel can transform into a disco light, stepping up its color changing pace, strobing in every color, and chasing to the music via exciting built-in programs. [ In New DJ Lighting ]

New Custom Entertainment Laser Systems Web Site LaunchesApr 5, 2010 X-Laser has quickly become the industry standard brand for mid-high powered custom entertainment laser systems designed specifically for DJs, bands, neighborhood bars and clubs. Now, with the recent launch of Nocturne by X-Laser, these projectors have become powerful enough to be at home in even the largest of venues. [ In Hot Wire ]

American DJ’s Profile Panel RGB a Rectangular RainbowApr 5, 2010 No lighting toolchest should be without the new compact, versatile Profile Panel RGB color panel from American DJ. A multi-use high-output indoor LED color-changing panel, the Profile Panel RGB casts smooth color washes to create the perfect mood at nightclubs, theaters, weddings and special events. Then, when the evening heats up, this “two-effects-in-one” panel can transform into a disco light, stepping up its color changing pace, strobing in every color, and chasing to the music via exciting built-in programs. [ In New DJ Lighting ]

CHAUVET® to Help Build Homes in Haiti with Food For The PoorApr 3, 2010 In the wake of the catastrophic earthquake that left more than 1.2 million homeless in Haiti, CHAUVET® has teamed up with the charity organization Food For The Poor to raise funds for the construction of homes in the devastated Caribbean nation. Starting in April, the Florida-based company aims to raise $52,000 in four months to build 20 homes in Haiti. Owners Albert and Berenice Chauvet, who are both Haitian-born, are kicking off the campaign with a personal commitment to fund four homes. [ In Music Video DJ Gear ]

American Audio PPA-210 IntroducedMar 24, 2010 American Audio has introduced the ultimate all-in-one PA system for mobile entertainers or anyone who has to take their sound with them. The new PPA-210 is a compact portable PA system with built-in digital effects, graphic EQ and portable playback. A complete turnkey system, the PPA-210, contains all the PA gear you could possibly need, including two 10” speakers, an 8-chanel powered mixer, dynamic microphone and every cable -- including a mic cable and two 20’ speaker cables -- required to set it all up. [ In Hot Wire ]

Allen & Heath will be launching a new club installation product, the Xone:PB patchbay, and the XD-40 monitoring headphones at Pro Light & Sound, Frankfurt.

The Xone:PB patchbay is a 1U rack size, passive interface box, designed to simplify the task of connecting encoded vinyl replay systems to installed mixers without the need to re-patch, providing a quick and easy solution to set changes in busy club line ups.

Acoustica Releases Revolutionary Mixcraft 5 Recording SoftwareMar 11, 2010 Acoustica Releases Revolutionary Mixcraft 5 Recording Software New Version Brings Professional Audio Features and Video Scoring To Everyone Acoustica has released Mixcraft 5, a powerful new update to their popular Mixcraft recording software. Mixcraft 5 adds video scoring as well as numerous professional audio features, and with an MSRP of US$85.95, Mixcraft 5 is priced at a fraction of the cost of competing products. [ In Music Video DJ Gear ]